#MAUITIME BEST OF MAUI 2018: Best Maui Businesses, Shops and Services Revealed * BEST LOCAL BOUTIQUE MAHINA Mahina is the best place to go when looking for that outfit for a night out. They always have lots of options: cute dresses, funky accessories like bracelets and earrings, handbags, and shoes – all at affordable […]

BEST ADULT GIFT SHOP THE LOVE SHACK Oh yeah, baby! Again, MauiTime readers vote the Love Shack as the best adult gift shop on Maui. Head to Kihei for some tacos and sunshine, but please don’t forget to pick up some fuzzy handcuffs, nipple clamps, and lube on your way home. The Love Shack definitely […]

BEST LOCAL PLACE TO GET A MESSAGE GREEN TI We could all use a little more relaxation and self-care in our lives, and Maui readers voted Green Ti the place to go for a body rejuvenating massage. Whether you’re looking for lomilomi, Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, prenatal, or sports massage, Green Ti is the place. […]

BEST SUP BOARD SHOP SECOND WIND Stand Up Paddle boarding is a very difficult thing to do as it requires balance, patience, calm serenity, and skill. MauiTime readers award Best SUP Board Shop to Second Wind, a store that offers boards for rentals, instruction and lessons for beginners, and used and new boards for purchase […]

BEST SURF SHOP HI TECH Hi-Tech is a staple for Maui’s surf community. It is the place to gear up, with surfboards, wax, and skateboards, and an excellent selection of apparel from watches to clothes to luggage and beyond. They carry all the best surf brands, and their sales associates are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. […]

BEST MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORE BOUNTY MUSIC With the number of musical instruments on display, it’s no wonder Bounty Music was voted the best musical instrument store on Maui. The sight of it all would have taken the breath of all music-playing fanatics away and left them gasping for more. The sight of stringed instruments hanging […]

BEST AESTHETICS SURGEON DR LEONARD YU-MAUI PLASTIC SURGERY Are you addicted to looking at mommy makeover pics on IG? Or, maybe you’re finally ready to get that perfect pair. Well, if and when you’re ready, MauiTime readers again suggest you choose Dr. Leonard Yu. He graduated from Columbia University, he’s an American Board Certified Plastic […]

BEST PLACE FOR A MANI/PEDI DAVID’S HAPPY NAILS With locations around the island, David’s Happy Nails takes the title for best place for a manicure or pedicure. If you’ve got a case of beach feet, need to make sure your toes and fingers are on fleek, want something unique for your nails to be extra […]

BEST PLACE FOR FACIAL BEAUTY SPA MAUI You voted best place for a facial Beauty Spa Maui. This day spa in South Maui has a hydrotherapy room, acupuncture, body cocoons, massage and nail services. The facials are where they really shine, with enzyme peels, microdermabrasion, extractions and dermaplaning at reasonable prices. They hand craft some […]

BEST SHOPPING CENTER QUEEN KA’AHUMANU CENTER Where’s the best place to go when you need to shop? Obviously Queen Ka’ahumanu Mall. Not only do they offer free Wi-Fi but when you use their Wi-Fi you will automatically be updated with special events happening at the local shopping center. Events include holiday festivities, such as Easter […]

BEST LOCAL JEWELRY STORE MAUI HANDS Maui Hands is a local art gallery that has expanded to four locations at some of the hippest spots around the island: Lahaina, Pa‘ia, Ka‘anapali, and Makawao. Dedicated to representing the artwork of locals, the galleries carry work from over 300 artists across Hawai‘i. So when you browse for […]

BEST KITESURF SHOP ADVENTURE SPORTS MAUI Located right off Hana Highway in Kahului, Adventure Sports Maui is our island’s go-to spot for kitesurfing gear and beyond. Offering sales and rentals of kitesurf, windsurf, kayak and SUP board equipment, the shop also offers clothes, wetsuits, and other ocean gear. The friendly staff are ready to help […]

BEST BIKE SHOP WEST MAUI CYCLES Sure, West Maui is blazing hot, but it’s also a tropical paradise. What better place to cruise around on a bike? Whether your thing is racing dirt-worn mountain trails or cruising easy down Front Street, West Maui Cycles has you covered. Find a new ride, rent a bike for […]

BEST BRIDAL SHOP ELLY’S FORMAL WEAR & BRIDALS No matter what bridal silhouette you need they have the dress for you at Elly’s Formal Wear & Bridals. Not only do people rave about their service that goes above and beyond for brides, they voted Elly’s the Best Bridal Shop on Maui. At Elly’s you can […]

BEST NEW BUSINESS CUT MARKET Maui readers you are so akamai. CUT Market came on the Market Street scene this year with their recycled garments and goods and you noticed. You can bring in your gently used items and they will buy them or give you store credit. Take a break from sweatshop driven fast […]

BEST HOME FURNISHINGS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Tucked into a side street right off Lower Main, Habitat for Humanity offers an answer for the DIY home renovations people as well as offering deals on the bits and pieces we need for our home projects. From furniture to windows to toilets to miscellaneous screws and beyond, the […]